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Getting Started with Essay Writing
University of California, Irvine
Focuses on thesis statement creation, planning and writing various essay types (compare/contrast, cause/effect, argument), and enhancing critical thinking and editing skills.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Essay and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
Self-paced, est. 19 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Learn four essential ingredients of good writing: simplicity, clarity, elegance, evocativeness. The course enhances business writing, blogs, and copywriting skills.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Fiction, Essay, Poetry, Nonfiction, Short Story, Adult, Free, and Book
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 45 minutes
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
The course covers a complete 4-step content marketing process tailored for B2B, focusing on creating engaging content, aligning it with conversion offers, identifying promotional channels, and utilizing measurement tools to enhance results.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Content and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Intermediate
Length:
37 minutes total duration with 19 video lessons.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
30 actionable lessons focusing on strategic blogging improvements. Covers blog organization, effective writing techniques, design optimization, and marketing strategies.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Blog, Free, and Content
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 3 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Starting to Write
Toby Litt
A free, beginner-friendly course designed for aspiring writers to learn the basics of writing short stories through 10 online lessons with no need for books or stationery.
Website: https://tobylitt.wordpress.com/
Categories: Short Story and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 10 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Start to Write Your Memoir
The Memoir Network
A free online course consisting of five lessons designed to help writers start or refine their memoir. It covers techniques for memory recall, pre-writing tasks, using personal materials for depth, and strategies to overcome writer's block.
Website: https://thememoirnetwork.com/free-memoir-writing-course/
Categories: Memoir, Nonfiction, Adult, and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 5 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
SEO Writing Masterclass
Surfer
The course includes 19 lessons on search intent, NLP, keyword research, and competitor analysis. It leverages AI-backed tools for content optimization and provides strategies for efficient writing and post-publishing review.
Website: https://surferseo.com/academy/
Categories: Blog, Content, Free, Copywriting, and Freelance
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 8 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing in the Sciences
Stanford
The course includes 8 modules covering effective writing principles, writing formats, peer review processes, and writing for broader audiences. It aims to help scientists improve writing skills through practical examples and exercises.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/
Categories: Essay, Technical, Scientific, Medical, and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 30 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Speculative Writing Night
Willoughby City Library
In this course, speculative fiction writers will participate in monthly self-directed writing sessions that offer networking opportunities, craft discussions, and publication tips, welcoming writers of all levels.
Website: https://libraries.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/
Categories: Free and Fiction
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
Free
Based in Sydney
Level: Any
Length:
1 session (3 hours)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Build a Blog in 7 Days
Ryan Robinson
A free course designed to help you set up a blog quickly, attract readers, and monetize your content. It includes six lessons covering blog mechanics, niche selection, content strategy, traffic generation, monetization methods, and a 90-day growth plan.
Website: https://ryrob.teachable.com/
Categories: Blog, Content, Free, and Freelance
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced over 6 lessons
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
What Is Poetry?
OpenLearn
This free course covers techniques behind traditional forms and free verse poetry, encouraging learners to use personal experiences to inspire their writing.
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/
Categories: Poetry and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Essay and Report Writing Skills
OpenLearn
This course teaches how to interpret questions, plan, structure, and write assignments or reports effectively, enhancing academic writing skills.
Website: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
Categories: Essay and Free
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Self-paced, est. 15 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
